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Cross Stitch Floss & Thread
Nothing makes us happier than the rainbow colors of cross stitch thread and cross stitch floss! Our cross stitch floss for sale includes DMC cross stitch thread - famous for embroidery, cross stitch, and many other types of needlework threads. Browse our extensive cross stitch threads below, or check out our cross stitch fabric, cross stitch patterns, cross stitch needles, and more!
Frozen Margarita Classic Colorworks 6 Strand Hand-Dyed Embroidery Floss
Classic Colorworks #CCT-0545 yards of Classic Colorworks Hand-Dyed 6-strand 100% cotton cross stitch embroi ...Price: $2.58 Sale: $2.58 each$2.58 each
Old Crow Belle Soie Classic Colorworks 12 Strand Hand-Dyed Silk Floss
Classic Colorworks #CCS-0425 yards of Belle Soie Classic Colorworks Hand-Dyed 12-strand 100% spun silk flos ...Price: $7.48 Sale: $7.48 each$7.48 each
Bluegrass Cottage Garden Threads Pre-Cut 6 Strand Hand-Dyed Embroidery Floss
Cottage Garden Threads #CGT-120010.9 yards of Cottage Garden Threads pre-cut 6 Strand Hand-Dyed 100% cotton cros ...Price: $6.48 Sale: $6.48 each$6.48 each
Rose Quartz Weeks Dye Works 6 Strand Hand-Dyed Embroidery Floss
Weeks Dye Works #WDW-11375 yards of Weeks Dye Works Hand-Dyed 6-strand 100% cotton embroidery flossPrice: $2.58 Sale: $2.58 each$2.58 each![Bee Basics AuriFloss Thread Box | Lori Holt #LH30BB20]()
Bee Basics AuriFloss Thread Box
Lori Holt #LH30BB20Includes 20 spools (18 yards each) of 6-strand embroidery flossPrice: $106.48 Sale: $106.48 each$106.48 each![Cauldron Classic Colorworks 6 Strand Hand-Dyed Embroidery Floss by Classic Colorworks #CCT-212]()
Cauldron Classic Colorworks 6 Strand Hand-Dyed Embroidery Floss
Classic Colorworks #CCT-2125 yards of Classic Colorworks Hand-Dyed 6-strand 100% cotton cross stitch embroi ...Price: $2.58 Sale: $2.58 each$2.58 each![Seaside Blues AuriFloss Thread Box | Susan Ache #SA30SB10]()
Seaside Blues AuriFloss Thread Box
Susan Ache #SA30SB10Includes 10 spools (18 yards each) of 6-strand 100% cotton embroidery flossPrice: $52.98 Sale: $52.98 each$52.98 each![Cherry Wine The Gentle Art Sampler Threads 6 Strand Hand-Dyed Embroidery Floss| Gentle Art #0330]()
Cherry Wine The Gentle Art Sampler Threads 6 Strand Hand-Dyed Embroidery Floss
Gentle Art #03305 yards of The Gentle Art Hand-Dyed 6-strand 100% cotton embroidery flossPrice: $2.58 Sale: $2.58 each$2.58 each![Lori Holt Prim Stitch Series DMC Thread Pack | DMC #LH-PrimStitchSeries-DMC]()
Lori Holt Prim Stitch Series DMC Thread Pack
DMCIncludes 29 DMC 6-strand embroidery floss (8.7 yards each)Price: $25.98 Sale: $25.98 each$25.98 each![Pennyberry Farm Valdani Thread Pack | Fat Quarter Shop Exclusive]()
Pennyberry Farm Valdani Thread Pack
Fat Quarter Shop ExclusiveIncludes a set of 15 Valdani cotton embroidery floss (27.3 yards each)Price: $58.98 Sale: $58.98 each$58.98 each![AuriFloss Orange Mustard 6 Strand 100% Cotton Embroidery Floss Spool | Aurifil #BAF-2140]()
AuriFloss Orange Mustard 6 Strand 100% Cotton Embroidery Floss Spool
Aurifil #PAF-214018 yards of AuriFloss 6-strand 100% cotton cross stitch and embroidery flossPrice: $5.98 Sale: $5.98 each$5.98 each![Viola pre-cut 6 Strand Hand-Dyed Embroidery Floss | Cottage Garden Threads #CGT-910]()
Viola Cottage Garden Threads Pre-Cut 6 Strand Hand-Dyed Embroidery Floss
Cottage Garden Threads #CGT-91010.9 yards of Cottage Garden Threads pre-cut 6 Strand Hand-Dyed 100% cotton cros ...Price: $6.48 Sale: $6.48 each$6.48 each![Aunt Marie's Violet Classic Colorworks 6 Strand Hand-Dyed Embroidery Floss by Classic Colorworks #CCT-061]()
Aunt Marie's Violet Classic Colorworks 6 Strand Hand-Dyed Embroidery Floss
Classic Colorworks #CCT-0615 yards of Classic Colorworks Hand-Dyed 6-strand 100% cotton cross stitch embroi ...Price: $2.58 Sale: $2.58 each$2.58 each![Kohl Weeks Dye Works 6 Strand Hand-Dyed Embroidery Floss| Weeks Dye Works #WDW-3900]()
Kohl Weeks Dye Works 6 Strand Hand-Dyed Embroidery Floss
Weeks Dye Works #WDW-39005 yards of Weeks Dye Works Hand-Dyed 6-strand 100% cotton embroidery flossPrice: $2.58 Sale: $2.58 each$2.58 each![Sunkissed Classic Colorworks 6 Strand Hand-Dyed Embroidery Floss by Classic Colorworks #CCT-041]()
Sunkissed Classic Colorworks 6 Strand Hand-Dyed Embroidery Floss
Classic Colorworks #CCT-0415 yards of Classic Colorworks Hand-Dyed 6-strand 100% cotton cross stitch embroi ...Price: $2.58 Sale: $2.58 each$2.58 each![Carrot Weeks Dye Works 6 Strand Hand-Dyed Embroidery Floss| Weeks Dye Works #WDW-2226]()
Carrot Weeks Dye Works 6 Strand Hand-Dyed Embroidery Floss
Weeks Dye Works #WDW-22265 yards of Weeks Dye Works Hand-Dyed 6-strand 100% cotton embroidery flossPrice: $2.58 Sale: $2.58 each$2.58 each![Briar Rose The Gentle Art Simply Shaker Threads 6 Strand Hand-Dyed Embroidery Floss| Gentle Art #7030]()
Briar Rose The Gentle Art Simply Shaker Threads 6 Strand Hand-Dyed Embroidery Floss
Gentle Art #70305 yards of The Gentle Art Hand-Dyed 6-strand 100% cotton embroidery flossPrice: $2.58 Sale: $2.58 each$2.58 each![Lucky Weeks Dye Works 6 Strand Hand-Dyed Embroidery Floss | Weeks Dye Works #WDW-4111]()
Lucky Weeks Dye Works 6 Strand Hand-Dyed Embroidery Floss
Weeks Dye Works #WDW-41115 yards of Weeks Dye Works Hand-Dyed 6-strand 100% cotton embroidery flossPrice: $2.58 Sale: $2.58 each$2.58 each![Olive Weeks Dye Works 6 Strand Hand-Dyed Embroidery Floss| Weeks Dye Works #WDW-2211]()
Olive Weeks Dye Works 6 Strand Hand-Dyed Embroidery Floss
Weeks Dye Works #WDW-22115 yards of Weeks Dye Works Hand-Dyed 6-strand 100% cotton embroidery flossPrice: $2.58 Sale: $2.58 each$2.58 each![Peony Weeks Dye Works 6 Strand Hand-Dyed Embroidery Floss| Weeks Dye Works #WDW-2271]()
Peony Weeks Dye Works 6 Strand Hand-Dyed Embroidery Floss
Weeks Dye Works #WDW-22715 yards of Weeks Dye Works Hand-Dyed 6-strand 100% cotton embroidery flossPrice: $2.58 Sale: $2.58 each$2.58 each![Barn Sweet Barn 2023 DMC Thread Pack | DMC]()
Barn Sweet Barn 2023 DMC Thread Pack
DMCIncludes 32 DMC 6-strand embroidery floss (8.7 yards each)Price: $28.48 Sale: $28.48 each$28.48 each![Whitewash Weeks Dye Works 2 Strand Hand-Dyed Embroidery Floss | Weeks Dye Works #WDW-2S-1091]()
Whitewash Weeks Dye Works 2 Strand Hand-Dyed Embroidery Floss
Weeks Dye Works #WDW-2S-109145 yards of Weeks Dye Works Hand-Dyed 2-strand 100% cotton embroidery flossPrice: $4.98 Sale: $4.98 each$4.98 each![Cornflower The Gentle Art Sampler Threads 6 Strand Hand-Dyed Embroidery Floss | Gentle Art #0250]()
Cornflower The Gentle Art Sampler Threads 6 Strand Hand-Dyed Embroidery Floss
Gentle Art #02505 yards of The Gentle Art Hand-Dyed 6-strand 100% cotton embroidery flossPrice: $2.58 Sale: $2.58 each$2.58 each![Cosmo White Embroidery Floss | Cosmo #2512-2500]()
Cosmo White Cross Stitch and Embroidery Floss
Lecien #2512-25008 yards of Cosmo 6-strand 100% extra-long staple Egyptian cotton cross stitch an ...Price: $1.24 Sale: $1.24 each$1.24 each![Cosmo Malachite Green Cross Stitch and Embroidery Floss | Lecien #2512-564]()
Cosmo Malachite Green Cross Stitch and Embroidery Floss
Lecien #2512-5648 yards of Cosmo 6-strand 100% extra-long staple Egyptian cotton cross stitch an ...Price: $1.24 Sale: $1.24 each$1.24 each![Sulky Cotton Petites Dream Assortment #2 Slimline Sampler Box | Sulky #885-20]()
Sulky Cotton Petites Dream Assortment #2 Slimline Sampler Box
Sulky #885-20Includes 80 spools (50 yards each) of Sulky 12wt long staple Egyptian cotton thr ...Price: $160.98 Sale: $160.98 each$160.98 each![Green Pasture The Gentle Art Simply Shaker Threads 6 Strand Hand-Dyed Embroidery Floss| Gentle Art #7023]()
Green Pasture The Gentle Art Simply Shaker Threads 6 Strand Hand-Dyed Embroidery Floss
Gentle Art #70235 yards of The Gentle Art Hand-Dyed 6-strand 100% cotton embroidery flossPrice: $2.58 Sale: $2.58 each$2.58 each![Claret The Gentle Art Sampler Threads 6 Strand Hand-Dyed Embroidery Floss| Gentle Art #0310]()
Claret The Gentle Art Sampler Threads 6 Strand Hand-Dyed Embroidery Floss
Gentle Art #03105 yards of The Gentle Art Hand-Dyed 6-strand 100% cotton embroidery flossPrice: $2.58 Sale: $2.58 each$2.58 each![Aurifil Thread Lab 1.6 December / Floss, Cross Stitch and Embroidery | Aurifil #ACLAB1-6]()
Aurifil Thread Lab 1.6 December / Floss, Cross Stitch and Embroidery
Aurifil #ACLAB1-6Aurifil Thread Lab 1.6 December / Floss, Cross Stitch and Embroidery is the sixt ...Price: $105.00 Sale: $105.00 each$105.00 each![10 Yard Chalk The Gentle Art Simply Shaker Threads 6 Strand Hand-Dyed Embroidery Floss | Gentle Art #7054-10yd]()
10 Yard Chalk The Gentle Art Simply Shaker Threads 6 Strand Hand-Dyed Embroidery Floss
Gentle Art #7054-10yd10 yards of The Gentle Art Hand-Dyed 6-strand 100% cotton embroidery flossPrice: $3.74 Sale: $3.74 each$3.74 each
The Best Cross Stitch Thread for Your Project
Whether you're looking for cross stitch thread for standard needlework or an embroidery project, Fat Quarter Shop has all the colors of floss you can dream of.
Most cross stitch floss (also known as embroidery floss thread) consists of six strands. Cross stitch projects are typically stitched on a 14-count or 16-count Aida fabric and call for two strands of thread to be used – so you'll need to pull apart the floss thread and pair the strands up before you thread your needle.
Using a cross stitch pattern or a cross stitch kit, you'll get a chart showing the floss names and/or numbers. Each number corresponds to a particular color and matches up to the design in your pattern. By organizing your embroidery floss carefully before you embark on your project, you'll be able to easily identify your cross stitch thread colors without tearing your hair out. We have cross stitch storage and organization solutions designed just for this purpose.
Other Forms of Stitching That Use Needlework Thread
Some types of embroidery call for as many as six strands of cross stitch floss. Embroidery uses various stitches, each designed to create a different effect. Aside from cross stitching, other applications that use floss thread include:
- Quilting
- Needlepoint
- Smocking
- Crewel
- Punch Embroidery
- Appliqué
How to Thread a Needle for Cross Stitching
Start to cross stitch in this Cross Stitch University video! Thread your needle and take that first cross stitch. Kimberly shows you how to cut your floss, how to pull a skein apart, 2 ways to thread your needle, 2 ways to start cross stitching (like the loop method), and 2 ways to cross stitch (Danish and English methods).
Frequently Asked Questions About Cross Stitch Thread
Whatever your current level of expertise, you likely have a question or two about cross stitch floss thread. We've tackled a few of them here, but if you need more information on needlework thread or any of the sewing products we sell, please let us know.
What's the Difference Between Embroidery Floss and Cross Stitch Floss?
There's no difference between the two, except in the number of threads you use for each form of needlework. Generally, you'll use two cross stitch threads, but for other embroidery projects, you will use up to six threads. Although it may be referred to as "embroidery silk," floss thread is usually made of cotton.
How Do You Separate Floss Thread to Cross Stitch?
Hold the cross stitch floss in one hand and separate the individual threads at the top with your other hand. Pull one thread out while gently holding on to the rest. Repeat this procedure so that you have two threads. Line up the two threads evenly, and you're ready to thread your needle and start sewing.
What Is DMC Cross Stitch Thread?
DMC Mouline Stranded Thread is the finest quality thread and the most widely used worldwide. Made of 100% Egyptian cotton, DMC cross stitch floss is mercerized to give it a lovely sheen. DMC thread comes in over 450 colors.
Get Ready for Your Next Project With Cross Stitch Thread From Fat Quarter Shop
Look for all your favorite cross stitch floss brands at Fat Quarter Shop – including DMC cross stitch floss. We have every imaginable color in the rainbow to ensure your cross stitch project looks amazing and true to color when completed. Ensure you have the cross stitch supplies you need to finish your project!
